Prospect, Kentucky vs. Traverse City, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Traverse City, Michigan is 19.5% cheaper than Prospect, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $40,274 in Traverse City, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Traverse City, Michigan is cheaper than Prospect, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Traverse City
than in Prospect, Kentucky
Prospect, KY vs. Traverse City, MI
Compared to Prospect, Traverse City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher